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Dennis Haskins, 'Saved by the Bell' actor, dies at 75

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(KTLA) -- Dennis Haskins, the actor known for playing Principal Richard Belding in the popular sitcom “Saved by the Bell,” has died. He was 75 years old. Haskins’ agent, Jay Schachter, confirmed his passing to multiple media outlets on Monday. "It’s a tragic loss," Schachter told Nexstar.

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  1. Just the News

    Dennis Haskins, who starred in 'Save by the Bell,' dies at 75 (opens Just the News)

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    Haskins played Richard Belding, the high school principal, in the comedy series, which aired from 1989 to 1992.

  2. Independent Journal Review

    Mr. Belding Actor Dennis Haskins Dies at 75 (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Dennis Haskins, Saved by the Bell's Mr. Belding, has died at 75. His agent said he absolutely loved his fans and always had time for them.

  3. The Hollywood Reporter

    Dennis Haskins, Principal Belding on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Dies at 75 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    "Everyone loved Mr. Belding and those of us who got to know Dennis, loved him even more," his agent wrote in a statement.

  4. Deadline

    Dennis Haskins Dies: ‘Saved By The Bell’s Mr. Belding Was 75 (opens Deadline)

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    Dennis Haskins, best known for playing Mr. Belding in Saved by the Bell, has died. He was 75. His agent Jay Schachter confirmed the news to Deadline, saying in a statement, “It’s a tragic loss. Everyone loved Mr. Belding and those of us who got to know Dennis, loved him even more. He was a […]

  5. KXAN Austin

    Dennis Haskins, 'Saved by the Bell' actor, dies at 75 (opens KXAN Austin)

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    (KTLA) -- Dennis Haskins, the actor known for playing Principal Richard Belding in the popular sitcom “Saved by the Bell,” has died. He was 75 years old. Haskins’ agent, Jay Schachter, confirmed his passing to multiple media outlets on Monday. "It’s a tragic loss," Schachter told Nexstar.

  6. Variety

    Dennis Haskins, ‘Saved by the Bell’ Star, Dies at 75 (opens Variety)

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    Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for portraying Principal Richard Belding on “Saved by the Bell,” has died. He was 75. Haskins’ longtime agent, Jay Schachter, confirmed the news to Variety. A cause of death and further details have not been released at this time.

  7. WATE Knoxville

    Dennis Haskins, Chattanooga native who played beloved 'Saved by the Bell' principal, has died (opens WATE Knoxville)

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    CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WATE) — Dennis Haskins, actor and Chattanooga native who was best known for his role as Principal Richard Belding on the hit 90s sitcom “Saved by the Bell,” has died. He was 75 years old. News of Haskins death was first reported by WTVC.

  8. Forbes

    Dennis Haskins, Mr. Belding On ‘Saved By The Bell,’ Dies At 75 (opens Forbes)

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    Dennis Haskins, a prolific character actor who played Principal Richard Belding in the hit sitcom "Saved by the Bell" from the late 1980s to the early 1990s, dies.

  9. KTLA Los Angeles

    'Saved by the Bell' actor Dennis Haskins dies: TMZ (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    Dennis Haskins, the actor known for playing Principal Richard Belding in the popular sitcom “Saved by the Bell,” has died, TMZ reports. Haskins’ agent Jay Schachter reportedly confirmed the actor’s passing with TMZ Monday. Haskins was 75 years old. "It's a tragic loss,” Schachter told TMZ.

  10. KRON4

    'Saved by the Bell' actor Dennis Haskins dies at 75: TMZ (opens KRON4)

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    (KRON) -- Actor Dennis Haskins has died at the age of 75, according to a TMZ report on Monday. He was known for his role as Principal Richard Belding on the sitcom "Saved by the Bell." "Saved by the Bell" first premiered in 1989 and aired its final episode in 1993. In the following years, [...]

  11. ABC News

    Dennis Haskins, Principal Belding in 'Saved By The Bell,' dies at 75 (opens ABC News)

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    Dennis Haskins, who is best known for his role on the hit sitcom "Saved By The Bell," has died at 75, his agent confirmed to ABC News.

  12. NBC Los Angeles

    Dennis Haskins, principal on TV's ‘Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75 (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Actor Dennis Haskins posing at the Saved By the Max Los Angeles opening night pop up on May 1, 2018 in West Hollywood, California.

  13. Foxla

    ‘Saved by the Bell’ actor Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding, dies at 75, reports say (opens Foxla)

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    One of the stars of the popular ‘90s teen sitcom "Saved by the Bell" has died, according to multiple reports. Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding through multiple iterations of the show, passed away at 75, TMZ confirmed . "It’s a tragic loss," Haskins’ agent Jay Schachter told TMZ.

  14. New York Post

    Dennis Haskins, beloved ‘Saved by the Bell’ star who played Mr. Belding, dead at 75 (opens New York Post)

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    "It's a tragic loss. Everyone loved Mr. Belding and those of us who got to know Dennis, loved him even more. He was a great person, and he loved, I mean absolutely LOVED his fans."

  15. Rolling Stone

    Dennis Haskins, Actor Who Played Principal Belding on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Dead at 75 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    "Everyone loved Mr. Belding, and those of us who got to know Dennis loved him even more," his agent shared

  16. WTOP Washington DC

    Dennis Haskins, ‘Saved by the Bell’ principal, dies at 75 (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding on “Saved by the Bell,” has died at 75, his agent said.

  17. CBS News

    Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died (opens CBS News)

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    Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.

  18. Townhall

  19. New York Post

    ‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dennis Haskins was all smiles in final appearance nearly a decade before death (opens New York Post)

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    News broke Monday that actor, nicknamed “America’s Favorite Principal" for playing Mr. Belding from 1988 to 2000, died at 75.

  20. The Boston Globe

    Actor Dennis Haskins, Mr. Belding on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ dies at 75 (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Principal Richard Belding was his most memorable role in an acting career that spanned four decades.

  21. KOB 4

    Dennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ dies at 75 (opens KOB 4)

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    Dennis Haskins, best known as Principal Richard Belding on “Saved by the Bell,” has died. He was 75. His agent confirmed his death early Tuesday. Haskins played the hapless principal on the hit NBC sitcom, which aired from 1989 to 1993.

  22. Fox News

    ‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dennis Haskins dead at 75 (opens Fox News)

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    Dennis Haskins first portrayed Mr. Belding on "Good Morning, Miss Bliss" before the role became iconic across the "Saved by the Bell" franchise.

  23. The Guardian

    Dennis Haskins, US actor who played Mr Belding in Saved by the Bell, dies aged 75 (opens The Guardian)

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    Agent calls death of Haskins, who played the school principal in three programs, ‘a tragic loss’ The US actor Dennis Haskins – most known for co-starring in the popular Saved by the Bell television series franchise – has died, his agent confirmed on Tuesday. He was 75.

  24. The Daily Caller

    Dennis Haskins, Best Known As Mr. Belding On ‘Saved By The Bell,’ Dead At 75 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    He’s known for saying, ‘Hey, hey, hey, what is going on here?’ while trying to keep Zach Morris out of trouble

  25. KTLA Los Angeles

    Hollywood remembers Dennis Haskins (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    Hey, hey, hey, what is going on here? Those were the famous words Mr. Belding asked the gang on "Saved by the Bell" when they got into some mischief. Most of the time, it was Zack Morris, played by actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar.

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